JET - Survival by Russell Blake

Author:Russell Blake [Blake, Russell]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Mystery, Murder, Action & Adventure, Thrillers & Suspense, Crime, Thrillers, Thriller & Suspense, Pulp, Thriller, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense
Amazon: B00QB61XSK
Publisher: Reprobatio, Ltd.
Published: 2014-12-25T11:00:00+00:00

Chapter 29

Antonio Salguero, Colombia

By the time Matt and Hannah made it out of their bedroom, morning was long gone and it was coming up on lunchtime. Carlita was in the kitchen, and the dogs dozed by the dining room table, the children on the floor next to them. Hannah joined them in their simple play, and Matt approached Carlita.

“Good morning,” he said.

“More like afternoon,” Carlita corrected with a smirk. “Would you like some coffee?”

“That would be wonderful.”

She poured a mug full to the brim with the steaming brew and handed it to him. He took a sip and nodded appreciatively. “Thanks.”

“It’s we who should be thanking you. Luis told me what you did last night.”

Matt shrugged. “It was no big deal. I’m sure he would have done the same for me.”

“Well, you’re wrong that it’s not a big deal. Pedro is as mean as a snake and twice as treacherous. You’re not safe in town now. He has a few friends, all lowlifes, and if they get you alone…”

“I can take care of myself.”

“That’s obvious. But it’s hard to defend against a bullet or a knife in the back.”

“You really think he’d go that far now that he’s sobered up?”

“I don’t trust him. He’s a petty, cruel man. He beats up women, too. Everyone in town knows it.”

Matt watched Hannah playing with the boys and took another sip of coffee. “Where’s Luis?”

“He had to run some errands. He should be back soon for lunch.”

“I imagine his head hurts.”

She sighed. “Yes, it does. He’s a good man, but he likes to drink, and sometimes…well, nobody’s perfect, right?”

“Nobody I’ve met, anyway,” Matt agreed.

Twenty minutes later Luis pushed through the door, out of breath. He saw Matt and removed his straw hat. “Oh, good. You’re up. I have bad news. Pedro went to the police about you this morning. Said you jumped him.”

“He can say anything he wants. I have witnesses, like you, who can vouch for me.”

“That’s not the problem. If you’re trying to lie low and evade immigration, having the police take you into custody probably isn’t a good way to do it.”

Matt sighed. Without adequate caffeine, his brain wasn’t processing as quickly as normal. “You’re right, of course.”

“Rumor is that they’re coming for you later. Everyone is talking about it. Pedro has a big mouth, and he’s been telling everyone who will listen that you’re going to jail.”

Matt eyed Luis with a frown. “Well, this little slice of paradise didn’t last long.”

“I’m sorry I got you into this.”

“You didn’t. I put myself into it.”

Carlita stood silently, a pensive expression on her face as she stirred something on the stove. She put the wooden spoon down and fixed Matt with a frank gaze. “You need to get out of here.”

“And fast,” Luis agreed.

Matt eyed them both. “How? If the police are going to be watching for me…” He paused, thinking. “Do you know anyone with a car?”

Luis shook his head. “Nobody I’d trust to keep his mouth shut. This is a small town where nothing ever happens.

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